In this episode, Jorge interviews Eric Grafstrom about things you need to think about when you are considering selling your business.
Eric began his career at broadcast.com—formerly known as AudioNet—where he was responsible for selling webcasting services to users without sound cards or speakers for their desktop computers. Following Yahoo's acquisition of the company, Eric worked in both London and Silicon Valley.
After leaving broadcast.com, Eric gained extensive experience with numerous VC-backed startups, serving in roles such as executive, fractional CxO, and coach. With over 20 years in the industry, Eric has amassed a wealth of stories that are both informative and entertaining, illustrating that truth can often be stranger than fiction.
Eric's expertise spans various topics, including common reasons startups fail, the paradoxical nature of Silicon Valley, and the realities of startup life.
Currently, Eric is the founder of ExitGuide, an M&A platform aimed at democratizing mergers and acquisitions. The platform’s mission is to facilitate the transition of trillions of dollars in value to the next generation of small business owners.